Luke Francis (abt. 1819 - 1888)

Born about 1819 in Alford, Somerset, England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Parsons (Rocket) Francis — married 24 Nov 1842 in St Mary-le-Port, Bristol, England

Husband of Alice (Unknown) Francis — married 1872 in Middleton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 5 Jun 1888 at about age 69 in Manchester-Old-road , Middleton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Luke Francis, child of Noah Francis, labourer, & Ann Ridout, was baptised on 2 May 1819 at the Roman Catholic Church in Alford, Somerset, England.^[1]

Luke (full age), child of Noah Frances, married Mary Parsons Rocket on 24 November 1842 in St Mary le Port, Bristol, England.^[2] Together they had 8 children:

1. Caroline Francis (1843- ) ^[3]
2. Robert Francis (1844- ) ^[4]
3. Sarah Ann Francis (1850- ) ^[5]
4. Henry Francis (1852- ) ^[6]
5. Mary Rockett Francis (1854- ) ^[7]
6. Ann Francis (1855- ) ^[8]
7. Emily Francis (1858- ) ^[9]
8. Joseph Francis (1863- ) ^[10]

In the 1851 census Luke (age 30) was the married head of household on Manchester Road, Tonge, Lancashire, England. He was a Beer Seller.^[11]

In the 1861 census Luke (age 41) was the married head of household in Tonge, Lancashire, England. He was a Beer Seller.^[12]

In the 1871 census Luke (age 50) was the widowed head of household on Manchester Road at the Beer House in Tonge, Lancashire, England. He lived with his children Henry, Mary, Annie and Emily. He was a beer seller, Henry was a millwright. Mary was a general servant, Annie was a pupil teacher & Emily was a scholar.^[13]

Francis' marriage to Alice Mallieu was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1872 in the Oldham district.^[14]

In the 1881 census Luke (age 61) was the married head of household on Manchester Old Rd, Middleton, Lancashire, England. He was a Gardener.^[15]

Luke Francis (age 68) died on 5 June 1888 at Manchester-Old-road in Middleton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. His estate passed probate on 12 February 1889 in Manchester, England.^{[16] [17]}

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914"
   Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Reference Number: D\P\alf/2/1/4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60857 #1764824 (accessed 8 April 2023)
   Luke Francis baptism on 2 May 1819, child of Roah Francis & Anne Francis, in Alford, Somerset, England.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Bristol, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937"
   Bristol Archives; Bristol, England; Bristol Church of England Bishop Transcripts of Parish Registers; Reference: Ep/V/4/35/9
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61686 #1813092 (accessed 8 April 2023)
   Luke Frances (full age) marriage to Mary Parsons Rocket on 24 Nov 1842 in St Mary le Port, Bristol, England.
3. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 8 April 2023)
   Francis, Caroline (Mother's maiden name: Rocket).
   GRO Reference: 1843 Jan-Feb-Mar in Saint Augustine, in the City & County of Bristol Volume 11 Page 142.
4. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 8 April 2023)
   Francis, Robert (Mother's maiden name: Rocket).
   GRO Reference: 1844 Jul-Aug-Sep in Bristol Volume 11 Page 133.
5. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 8 April 2023)
   Francis, Sarah Ann (Mother's maiden name: Rocket).
   GRO Reference: 1850 Apr-May-Jun in Oldham Volume 20 Page 801.
6. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 8 April 2023)
   Francis, Henry (Mother's maiden name: Rockett).
   GRO Reference: 1852 Apr-May-Jun in Oldham Volume 08D Page 544.
7. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 8 April 2023)
   Francis, Mary Rockett (Mother's maiden name: Rockett).
   GRO Reference: 1854 Jan-Feb-Mar in Oldham Volume 08D Page 555.
8. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 8 April 2023)
   Francis, Ann (Mother's maiden name: Rockett).
   GRO Reference: 1855 Oct-Nov-Dec in Oldham Volume 08D Page 475.
9. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 8 April 2023)
   Francis, Emily (Mother's maiden name: Rockett).
   GRO Reference: 1858 Apr-May-Jun in Oldham Volume 08D Page 537.
10. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 8 April 2023)
    Francis, Joseph (Mother's maiden name: Rockett).
    GRO Reference: 1863 Jan-Feb-Mar in Oldham Volume 08D Page 563.
11. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
    citing Tonge, Lancashire, England, p. 17; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
    FamilySearch Record: SG5F-4FD (accessed 8 April 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Luke Frances (30), married, Bar Sella, head of household in Tonge in Oldham registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Alford, Somersetshire.
12. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861"
    citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
    FamilySearch Record: M7KH-GLW (accessed 8 April 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Luke Francis (41), married, Beer Seller, head of household in Tonge in Oldham registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Oxford.
13. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England Census"
    The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4106; Folio: 131; Page: 14; GSU roll: 846709; ED, institution, or vessel: 21; Household schedule number: 65
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7619 #18160447 (accessed 8 April 2023)
    Luke Francis (50) head of household in Tonge in Oldham registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in N Somerset England.
14. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
    citing 1872, quarter 4, vol. 8D, p. 1253, Oldham, Lancashire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
    FamilySearch Record: 2DLD-2DK (accessed 8 April 2023)
    Alice Mallieu marriage registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1872 in Oldham.
15. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
    citing p. 17, Piece/Folio 4091/66, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,160.
    FamilySearch Record: Q275-9PTL (accessed 8 April 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Luke Francis (61), married, Gardener, head of household in Middleton in Oldham registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Alforth, Somerset, England.
16. ↑ Probate: "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995"
    Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1904 #1298721 (accessed 8 April 2023)
    Luke Francis probate on 12 Feb 1889 in Manchester, England. Died 5 Jun 1888 in Lancashire, England.
17. ↑ Death Registration: "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
    citing Death, Oldham, Lancashire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
    FamilySearch Record: 2VM1-QZ3 (accessed 8 April 2023)
    Luke Francis death registered Apr-May-Jun 1888 in Oldham (age 68).